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Dr. Kumar Desai, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Kumar Desai, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Dr. Kumar Desai, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Thousand Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, CA.

About Dr. Kumar Desai, MD

Dr. Desai graduated from Creighton University in 2004 and completed a residency at Montefiore Hospital. Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Nausea, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Dysphagia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn, Barrett's Esophagus, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Gastroparesis, Duodenitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophagitis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Ileus and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Desai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Nausea
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Nausea
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dysphagia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Abdominal Pain
Heartburn
Barrett's Esophagus
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Duodenitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Esophagitis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Hemorrhoids
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Colorectal Polyp
Duodenal Polypectomy
Unexplained Weight Loss
Peptic Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastric Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Gastroptosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Diarrhea
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Pancreas Surgeries
Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
Dehydration
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Cancer
Indigestion
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Ascites
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticular Diseases
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Pancreatic Biopsy
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Gold Coast Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Plus

Where Dr. Kumar Desai, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 California Medical Group Inc
    227 W Janss Rd Ste 125, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  2. 2 Office
    3510 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  3. 3 Los Robles Surgicenter
    2190 Lynn Rd Ste 100, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Oct 20, 2025
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Meet Dr. Kumar Desai, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Does Dr. Desai communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Desai offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Desai's Practice

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Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Nausea, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Dysphagia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn, Barrett's Esophagus, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Gastroparesis, Duodenitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophagitis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Ileus and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kumar Desai, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Montefiore Hospital
    2005
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Hospital
    2007
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Nebraska|University of Texas Southwestern - Parkland Hospital
    2010
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Kumar Desai, MD Practices

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA

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